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1946
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2016
Patricia Tomilin Obituary
Patty was born on July 26, 1946, in Summerville, Pennsylvania, to Robert and Mary (Yeany) Wolfgong.
Patty is survived by her loving and adoring husband Ron, her children Kyle (Sara) Tomilin and Heather (Yates) McKenzie, and her grandchildren Mason Leigh, Pierce and Logan. Patty is also survived by her brother Donald (Diane) Wolfgong and sister Sally (George) Otto.
Patty treated every day like a gift and prompted everyone to do the same. She closed out messages with "Make it a GREAT day!" Patty loved life. She embodied a bon vivant that was contagious to both friends and strangers. Patty consistently thought of others before herself and always did her best to show compassion and love. "Party Patty" aka "P.T." had a certain sparkle that lit up her surroundings and her boisterous, fun-loving laugh will be greatly missed.
A celebration of Patty's life will be held Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the Broadlands Golf Course Clubhouse, 18 Augusta Way, North Prairie, WI 53153, (262) 392-6320, from 2 - 5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, Patty wished that you would support the Cancer Foundation at Froedtert.
Thank you to Dr. Laura Michaelis for her exceptional care at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Memorials may be given in memory of Patty Tomilin, to support leukemia research at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Please make checks payable to The MCW Cancer Center with a note that it is in memory of Patty Tomilin and/or to support leukemia research.
Please send checks to: The Medical College of Wisconsin, Office of Development, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226.
An online donation can be given via this link: http://www.mcw.edu/MCW/Giving/Institutional-Advancement-Development/Funding-Priorities/Cancer-Center.htm.
Thelen Funeral Services is honored to be assisting the family. Please go to: www.thelefh.com to sign the on-line guest registry.
Sign the Guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Tomilin
Emil Pialet
September 22, 2019
Remembering sweet Patty, so strong and always beautiful. She is comforted by the LORD. Amen Love you Ron my brother.
James M. & Leila Darlene Bartlett
September 30, 2016
Our prayers are with Pat's family and friends. From her "class of 1964" classmates
September 29, 2016
Very sad news! Me and my son had the privilege to paint their house 2 years ago and she was so nice and full of energy! RIP Patty you will be missed.
Tom Mucha
TJS Painting
September 29, 2016
Our dear sweet Patty, gone but never will be forgotten. She wrote on the hearts of all who knew her! Tender and sweet memories of this cherished lady will be treasured always! Today we celebrate her life! She would love that.
September 28, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Too young. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff Kline & Joyce Gerry.
Carla
September 28, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. (John 17:3)
Pat Hogan
September 28, 2016
Sally and Don, I am so sorry for your loss and I will pray for you both as well as Patty's husband, children, and Grandchildten. May God be with all of you at this sad time in your lives.
Emil Pialet
September 28, 2016
It is with love for you all that I send my condolences. "Lil Sis" Patty was as has been said by so many others, one of the sweetest people I have every known. It has been many years since you Ron, Patty and I hung out, but I will and still remember those days vividly. Always a good time, but as life goes, we all got busy and only periodically came together again which is sad. Please remember how we were back then, as it was an honor to have been part of Patty's life. Never forgotten in prayer.
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